Emergency First Response Course

Emergency First Response Course

Learn to help save lives and feel more confident in an emergency!

First aid & CPR are valuable skills for everyone! These skills aren’t just for scuba diving but also in every day situations. This course is open to everyone, not just divers!

Learn how to respond in life threatening situations such as choking. How to help people out who are suffering with breathing problems. Also you will learn the basics of first aid such as bandaging and splinting.

Giving appropriate first aid immediately can help to reduce a person’s recovery time. It can make the difference between the patient having a temporary or long term disability. Learn how to remain calm in emergency situations. Learn simple acronyms to help you recall the steps you need to take in an emergency. First aid training will make you confident & comfortable making you more effective and in control in an emergency situation.

During the day you will learn how to give CPR and first aid. Completing some theory, practicing skills & at the end of the day put everything together in some fun scenarios. You will learn a lot in this course and best of all you will have a lot of fun doing it! Also if you are thinking about taking your PADI Rescue Diver or PADI Divemaster courses, this course meets the prerequisites for the first aid and CPR skills section.

What do you learn during the course?

During the course you will learn the basic steps and actions of a First Responder.

Primary Care:

Risk evaluation, using barriers

Rescue breathing and CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) on adult and children

Bleeding management

Responding to choking victims

Shock management and Spinal injury management

Secondary Care:

Assessing injuries and illnesses

Bandaging and splinting for fractures and dislocation

Why Emergency First Response?

Most divers take the Emergency First Response course as a requirement for other courses. For example the PADI Rescue Diver and PADI Divemaster courses. However, most students have also found the EFR program to be important in every day life. They feel more prepared and confident in assisting should an emergency situation arise.

How often should I refresh my skills?

Emergency First Response recommend refreshing your skills every two years. After successfully completing the course, you will receive a new card. You can refresh your skills with a short skills practice session.

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